Im looking to deploy Windows 7 Pro on around 20-25 computers (most laptops - but several desktops). These will then be connected to our main server. Im looking to use 'roaming' profiles, and store everything on a central server, however staff take laptops home to use. The problem I have is staff not being able to have access to the files from home, we have no plans to use VPN, so it would be ideal if profiles remained local, then every now and then copied to the server, for backups etc? Or the second option I thought of would be to leave profiles local, with re-directions in place for folders e.g documents, pictures, then allowing staff to copy files to a memory stick when needed.
What would you reccomend?
Lewis
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Windows 7 Pro - Server 2008 Romain/Local Profiles
10th Jun
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Use both?
You can use roaming profiles WITH folder redirection.
A copy of documents etc remains on the local machine so it can be used offline at home, but will sync with the users data on the server when connected to the LAN.
It is worth using both even if laptops are taken out of the equation, as using folder redirection with roaming profiles will reduce logon/off times substantially for users with considerable amounts of data.
A copy of documents etc remains on the local machine so it can be used offline at home, but will sync with the users data on the server when connected to the LAN.
It is worth using both even if laptops are taken out of the equation, as using folder redirection with roaming profiles will reduce logon/off times substantially for users with considerable amounts of data.
Updated - 10th Jun
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Hi Glen - Thanks for your reply. At the moment users have got user accounts set up with roaming profiles. However in cases where the server is down, or they take their laptop home, folders like documents etc are not available. I guess I have missed a setting out somewhere. Any ideas? - Regards -Lewis
lewismsmith
11th Jun
Hi Lewis,
You'll find the folder redirection instructions on technet - just search for cc732275
You might want to try this with a dummy user account on a test OU before making it live.
Rgds
You'll find the folder redirection instructions on technet - just search for cc732275
You might want to try this with a dummy user account on a test OU before making it live.
Rgds
glen.harris@...
26th Jun
Thanks Glen. Ill let you know how I get on!
Regards, Lewis
Regards, Lewis
lewismsmith
1st Jul
